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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 842.15, 1,263.30 and 380.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 842.15, 1,263.30 and 380.14 is: 570.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    842.15 : 1,263.30 = 380.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    842.15/1,263.30 = 380.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    842.15x = 1,263.30 × 380.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    842.15x = 480,233.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,233.38/842.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 570.25

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